Part-time GBA (HK-SZ) MBA FAQs
March 6, 2024 2026-10-18 22:42Part-time GBA (HK-SZ) MBA FAQs
Part-time MBA
(GBA mode) FAQs
- Recognised bachelor’s degree
- Minimum TOEFL score of 80 (Internet-based) or IELTS (academic module) overall band 6.0, with no subtest score less than 5.5
- At least two years of postgraduate full-time work experience
We make an overall assessment of the candidates’ degree honours/GPA, work experience, referees’ recommendations, personal statement and interview performance.
There is no particular preference. All subjects are considered relevant, from business, pure sciences, social sciences and engineering to law, arts and languages.
The normal cut-off is two years of postgraduate full-time work experience. On average, our part-time students have seven years of work experience.
No industry is favored over another. Experience in both the private and public sectors is considered relevant.
Yes, if you can provide the proof that you have been doing so for at least 2 years.
Yes, we believe that military experience is very valuable. We strongly encourage former military personnel onto our programmes, as they have proven leadership and interpersonal and team-building skills.
No, your work experience does not necessarily need to include experience as a manager. The programme is also suitable for people who come from different backgrounds.
- Recognised bachelor’s degree
- A minimum TOEFL score of 80 or above (internet-based) (for tests taken before January 21, 2026) or a score of 4.5 or above (for tests taken from January 21, 2026 onwards); or IELTS (academic module) overall band score of 6.0 with no subtest score lower than 5.5
- At least two years of postgraduate full-time work experience
We make an overall assessment of the candidates’ degree honours/GPA, work experience, referees’ recommendations, personal statement and interview performance.
There is no particular preference. All subjects are considered relevant, from business, pure sciences, social sciences and engineering to law, arts and languages.
The normal cut-off is two years of postgraduate full-time work experience.
No industry is favoured over another. Experience in both the private and public sectors is considered relevant.
Yes, if you can provide proof that you have been doing so for at least 2 years.
Yes, we believe that military experience is highly valuable. We strongly encourage former military personnel to join our programme, as they have demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
No, your work experience does not necessarily need to include experience as a manager. The programme is also suitable for people who come from different backgrounds.
Any applicant who wishes to be admitted on the basis of a qualification from a university or comparable institution outside Hong Kong where the language of teaching and/ or examination is not English is required to take the TOEFL/IELTS.
Test scores must be attained from 1 September 2024 onwards
The HKU MBA code number for the TOEFL is 9671(Institution code) and 02(Department code).
Any applicant who wishes to be admitted on the basis of a qualification from a university or comparable institution outside Hong Kong where the language of teaching and/or examination is not English is required to take the TOEFL/IELTS.
Test score must be attained on or after 1 September 2025.
The HKU MBA code number for the TOEFL is 9671 (Institution code) and 02(Department code).
| Application Deadline |
Early Round: 28 November 2025 *Applications will be processed on a rolling basis. Early applications are strongly encouraged. |
The application fee is HK$600 (non-refundable) paid online by Visa or MasterCard credit card. Waiver of the application fee is not available.
- Please refer to Application Process.
Interviews for shortlisted candidates are by invitation only, which is sent to the email address provided in the application. An additional interview or further documentation may be required in some cases.
Admissions decisions are generally available two to four weeks after the interviews. These decisions are communicated via email.
If you fulfil all admission requirements and have received the admission letter, after accepting the offer, paying the deposit (non-refundable) and enrolling as a student, you can extend your study into 4 years.
Please note that candidates may only apply once per each academic year/intake. To re-apply, you will need to wait until admissions open for the next MBA class and then complete a whole new application.
We understand the enormous commitment of time and energy that goes into applying to business school, but unfortunately we’re not able to offer individual feedback on denied applications. The Admissions Committee reviews each candidacy with great care and thoughtful consideration. The review process is extremely thorough, and all decisions are final. There is no process for appeal.
The School does not have any arrangements for students to transfer /from a programme at another institution.
| Application Deadline |
Early Round: 30 November 2026 *Applications will be processed on a rolling basis. Early applications are strongly encouraged. |
The application fee is HK$780 (non-refundable) paid online by Visa or MasterCard credit card. Waiver of the application fee is not available.
- Please refer to Application Process.
Interviews for shortlisted candidates are by invitation only, which is sent to the email address provided in the application. An additional interview or further documentation may be required in some cases.
Admissions decisions are generally available two to four weeks after the interviews. These decisions are communicated via email.
If you fulfil all admission requirements and have received the firm admission letter, after accepting the offer, paying the deposit (non-refundable) and enrolling as a student, you can defer your study to the next intake.
Please note that candidates may apply only once per admission intake. To re-apply, you will need to wait until admissions open for the next MBA class and then complete a whole new application.
We understand the enormous commitment of time and energy that goes into applying to business school, but unfortunately we’re not able to offer individual feedback on denied applications. The Admissions Committee reviews each candidacy with great care and thoughtful consideration. The review process is extremely thorough, and all decisions are final. There is no process for appeal.
The tuition fee for the Part-time MBA is HK$510,000, payable in six instalments over two years and subject to change and the final approval of The University of Hong Kong.
Upon receiving notice of admission, successful candidates are required to pay a deposit of HK$50,000 to confirm offer acceptance.
HKU MBA Merit-Based Scholarship
Strong candidacies will be granted scholarships each year on the basis of individual merit. Please go to this link for details.
Local students on the part-time MBA programme, can apply for a loan from the Extended Non-Means-Tested Loan Scheme (ENLS). Please visit the Student Financial Assistance Agency website for further information on this source of financial assistance. They can also apply to the Continuing Education Fund for reimbursement of their course fees up to a maximum of HK$25,000. Please visit the CEF website for further details.
The tuition fee for the Part-time MBA is HK$588,000, payable in six instalments over two years and subject to change and the final approval of The University of Hong Kong.
Upon receiving notice of admission, successful candidates are required to pay a deposit of HK$50,000 to confirm offer acceptance.
HKU MBA Merit-Based Scholarship
Strong candidacies will be granted scholarships each year on the basis of individual merit. Please go to this link for details.
Local students on the part-time MBA programme can apply for a loan from the Extended Non-Means-Tested Loan Scheme (ENLS). Please visit the Student Financial Assistance Agency website for further information on this source of financial assistance. They can also apply to the Continuing Education Fund for reimbursement of their course fees up to a maximum of HK$25,000. Please visit the CEF website for further details.
Please see here for the timeline of HKU MBA Part-time programme.
Exemption of up to two courses may be granted if a candidate can produce evidence, such as transcript and course syllabus, that a course is equivalent in content to another course elsewhere for which a satisfactory grade has been obtained or is holding relevant professional qualifications. Candidates will be required to take alternative courses in lieu of the exempted courses.
In terms of the information of mode of study (full-time OR part-time), it will be specified on academic transcript only, but not on degree certificate.
Successful applicants will need to arrange their own student visas, which are fairly easy to obtain in Hong Kong.
Upon offer acceptance our Student Services Team will coordinate the candidates’ visa application with the relevant parties. Admissions and Academic Liaison Section (AAL) will act as the local sponsor for non-local students.
HKU Business School is fully accredited by the European Quality Information System (EQUIS) and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Also, the Faculty has membership of Beta Gamma Sigma which is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive in a business programme accredited by AACSB International.
Please see here for the timeline of HKU MBA Part-time programme.
The mode of study (full-time or part-time) will be indicated on your academic transcript, not on your degree certificate.
Successful international or Mainland Chinese applicants based in the Greater Bay Area will need to arrange their own student visas, which are relatively easy to obtain in Hong Kong.
Upon offer acceptance our Student Services Team will coordinate the candidates’ visa application with the relevant parties. Admissions and Academic Liaison Section (AAL) will act as the local sponsor for non-local students.
HKU Business School is fully accredited by the European Quality Information System (EQUIS) and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The Faculty also has a Beta Gamma Sigma HKU Chapter, which is part of the International Business Honour Society Beta Gamma Sigma recognising and honouring top performing students from around the world in business schools accredited by AACSB International.
